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K543 VOV

1992 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,520 mi
Last recorded173,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 VOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2010 173,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 169,966 miles

ADVISE FLEXIBLE BBRAKE HOSES PERISHED & CRACKING SLIGHTLY (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT CORRROSION ON UNDERSIDE & OUTER SILLS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 167,525 miles

ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED SLIGHT

ADVISE SLIGHT CORRROSION ON OUTER SILLS (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

NOTE NEW FRONT PADS FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2007 164,888 miles

ADVISE N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS REPAIRED & HEAVILY UNDERSEALED CHECKED AS BEST AS POSS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STRUT TOP BEARING

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLUM BEARING

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 1 Jul 2006 159,525 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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K543 VOV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K543 VOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K543 VOV registered?

K543 VOV is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is K543 VOV safe to buy?

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